Agrobiodiversity: The Seed Bank
Meeting at the CEA in Lacona with Giulia Spada, farmer and custodian of the Germplasm Bank of the Island of Elba.
We will discover how the National Park safeguards agrobiodiversity by protecting ancient seeds, then with a simple workshop we will learn to recognize the seeds of different species preserved in the Bank and we will sow appiccà tomatoes.
Germplasm Elba Island Saturday 2 May
Meeting point: 3:00 pm at the Lacona CEA – Duration: 2 hours – Reservation required, free.
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER “DUNE DI LACONA”
Activities for children and adults are organized within the halls and garden of the facility, located in the central area of Elba Island. The CEA is equipped with microscopes and other optical instruments, digital audio and video media, educational panels, fact sheets, silhouettes, sensory games, and naturalistic artifacts. With the support of a Park Guide, visitors can observe the small details and understand the fragile balances that sustain marine ecosystems and allow the Pelagos Sanctuary to host a precious community of cetaceans.
Important environmental education topics are explored through games and activities. The surrounding dune system, protected by the Park, provides the inspiration for a series of nature-themed experiences. Almost all the activities offered are free, but reservations are required.
Open from May 1st to October 1st based on the workshop and activity calendar.
CEA LACONA
Summer workshops for children aged 8-11 – Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; from June to September, 2-3:30 pm.
Summer workshops for children aged 5-7 – Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday; from June to September, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
On Mondays, from June 15th to September 15th, various activities will take place
Aperitif with typical products and guided tour of the dune system with a Park Guide, 6:00 pm, duration 2 hours. Reservation required, €10; reduced €5 for children 5-12; free for children 0-4 years.
Evening nature activities for children and families. Reservation required, free.
Every Tuesday in July and August
Snorkeling with a Park Guide – 11:00 a.m., duration 1.5 hours. Free, reservation required.
Mindful Eating Special – Monday, July 6 and August 24
Meeting led by Antonella Vitacca. ‘Mindful Eating’, a practice that helps you find a healthy relationship with food. Followed by a mindful aperitif, to give yourself time to eat using all five senses. From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Reservation required, €10. Children aged 15 and over.
Trekking and Yoga – Monday, August 3 and September 7
Short trek on the beautiful promontory of Capo Stella, from which we can admire breathtaking views, up to a clearing where we will stop for a practice of listening and mindful body movement. From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Reservation required, €10; reduced €5 for children aged 5-12.
Info Park islands of the Tuscan Archipelago
The Info Park provides information on regulations and tourism for all the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago; it offers nature-related tourist reception services; and it makes reservations for all the islands. The office coordinates and organizes environmental education and school tourism projects under the supervision of the Park, manages the Park’s events, and is a service point and bookshop.
At the Visitor Centers on Elba Island (Marciana, Lacona, Rio nell’Elba, and Portoferraio), you can find everything you need to know about the protected natural area: information, insights, services, gadgets, tips on places to discover, and activities to book. The Environmental Education Centers organize guided tours and educational workshops.